Materials Lab Technician: Metals Testing & QC

Jaguar & Land Rove; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Wolverhampton seeks a Materials Lab Technician to support the production of electric vehicles. The role requires expertise in materials testing, including the use of advanced equipment like scanning electron microscopes and FTIR. Candidates should have strong metallurgical knowledge and be familiar with automotive systems. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable, high-quality production in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Inclusive workplace culture

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with materials testing equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of metallurgical concepts and heat treatment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess components following metallurgical test processes.
• Perform mechanical teardowns using destructive tooling.
• Conduct routine quality control inspections.

Skills

Materials testing equipment operation

Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium

Understanding of automotive systems

Laboratory safety practices

Investigative techniques using quality tools

Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Tools

Scanning electron microscope

FTIR

Optical emission spectroscopy

Microhardness evaluation

Tensile testing

Minitab

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturer in Wolverhampton seeks a Materials Lab Technician to support the production of electric vehicles. The role requires expertise in materials testing, including the use of advanced equipment like scanning electron microscopes and FTIR. Candidates should have strong metallurgical knowledge and be familiar with automotive systems. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable, high-quality production in a collaborative environment.